Synopsis Per TMDb: In 1939, Shanghai, intelligence agent Gu Yin Shan kidnaps blind cryptography expert Li Yue Se to stop his work. Actor Ding Yi is pulled into the situation when hired to impersonate Li Yue Se. Gu Yin Shan must keep Ding Yi in the role while posing as his assistant, leading to numerous challenges and hidden secrets in their high-stakes mission.
The second trailer provides some needed humor for sure. XD
Airing 9/23~
The Litchi Road (长安的荔枝) is adapted from the novel written by Ma Bo Yong. Just to clear up some confusion, there’s a movie adaptation of the same novel featuring Da Peng as well (coming out to theaters in July).
Synopsis per Amazon: Li Shande was a petty official in the capital city Chang’an during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. One day he received a task that he should transport fresh litchi from Guangdong province to Chang’an before the birthday of Lady Yang. Litchi changed in color in one day, and for two days, its fragrance changed and its taste changed when it was kept for three days. But Guangdong was about 2000 kilometers. So it was an impossible mission for Li Shande to accomplish. But for the survival of his family, Li was determined to try his utmost. ‘Even if I fail, I want to know how far I am from the terminal right before I fall,’ he said. This book carries on Ma Boyong’s writing style of tension in time space, which let readers see the ways of survival of small potatoes during the turbulent time and also experienced the passionate striving with painstaking effort. It also has a map for the transportation of the litchi.
Airing 6/7~
September 10th was Youku Investment Conference day! New promotional materials for their upcoming dramas! I’ll be throwing out a quick ❤️ for the ones I’m interested in!
Fighting For Love (阿麦从军) is adapted from the novel written by Xian Cheng. It follows the journey of our female lead who tragically lost her family to her childhood sweetheart, forcing her to put on male clothing to protect herself. She then joins the military and quickly rises the ranks due to her accomplishment. Our heroine will meet many men in her disguise; one of them being son of the Crown Princess, and the other is a general from the opposing camp.
To air 1/31~
Oh gosh! Drama overload, drama overload!! This has to be good!
Adapted from the novel written by Feng Huo Xi Zhu Hou, wuxia/historical drama Sword Snow Stride (雪中悍刀行) stars Zhang Ruo Yun, Hu Jun, Li Geng Xi, Zhang Tian Ai, Vengo Gao, and Li Chun.
Synopsis written by Amy: The story follows young nobleman, Xu Feng Nian, the eldest son of general Xu Xiao of Northern Liang Dynasty, how he finally became a great weapon under the eager expectation of his father. The road to success was long and grueling, and filled with ruthless murderous intentions, yet he persevered through the hardships. His journey through Jianghu encouraged him to improve his martial arts skills, and along the way, he established strong relationships with crucial people that could benefit him in his future adventures. At last, he finally became the King of Northern Liang. Xu Feng Nian led the Beiliang cavalry in the fight against Beimang and their sudden invasion, and would become the beacon of hope within the Central Plains.
The drama’s script is written by Joy of Life’s Wang Juan. Airing 12/15!
Whoopsie! This post is nearly 2 weeks late. It was just sitting in my draft section as the airing dramas one after another distracted me. Lol.
